The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 36,100

€ 62,900

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 320d Touring DPF is 0.8 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
BMW 320d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.8
178 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.55 %

General
BMW 320d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320d Touring DPF
161 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320d Touring DPF
251 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 320d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
21.84 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320d Touring DPF
34 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
549 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 320d Touring DPF
549 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
141.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
183.8 kWh
BMW 320d Touring DPF
141.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft